NBA: Lakers superstar LeBron James to miss crucial game against Bucks with ankle injury

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 20:09 - 26 March 2024

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night due to an ankle injury.

James has been battling an ankle issue for several months but managing to play through it to help the Lakers playoff cause.

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🕖: 4:30 PT
📺: @SpectrumSN, TNT
💻: Spectrum SportsNet+
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 26, 2024

🚨 LeBron James (left ankle) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight's game against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, the Lakers have announced. pic.twitter.com/yCQ57h7iet
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 26, 2024

He sat out a game against Milwaukee on March 8, with Spencer Dinwiddie filling in for him.

Despite his injury, James played 38 minutes in the Lakers' victory over the Indiana Pacers, contributing 26 points and 10 assists.

LeBron James || Credit: Imago

The upcoming Bucks game marks the beginning of a challenging six-game road trip for the Lakers, currently positioned 9th in the Western Conference with 11 games remaining.

Los Angeles trails the Phoenix Suns by three games for the 6th seed, crucial for avoiding the play-in tournament, while also maintaining a 2.5-game lead over the 10th-seeded Golden State Warriors.